Since moving to Devon 18-months-ago we are guilty of hugging the coastline for a lot of our adventures and mini-breaks. Who can blame us with more than 200 miles of beaches, rocky coves and cliff walks to explore? But what about inland Devon with its rolling moors and ancient forests? Last month we had the…
June was a big month for Tin Box family adventures, brimming with fun, travels and days out. Now that we are half way through the year I’m thankful that I’ve taken the time to write monthly round-ups. I think so many of the small details would get lost in the general mayhem of family life…
The key to successful adventures and travel with kids is finding the right gear. There’s plenty of kit on the market that claims to be a ‘must-have’ for family holidays and, being a sucker for good marketing, I’ve bought quite a few of these gadgets and gizmos. Many of them get tried once or twice…
We’re big fans of barbecues in the Tin Box household and have been known to flash up the grill in all seasons – even in the snow! However summer is when the whole barbie experience comes into its own. You can’t beat sitting in the warm sunshine after a day of adventures and cooking up…
The last time Mr Tin Box and I visited Derbyshire was before we started our family – just! Tin Box Tot was ‘onboard’ and we spent a blissful five days roaming the breathtaking Peak District National Park, wandering through the historic market towns and taking luxurious pregnant pauses (literally) to watch the 2012 Olympics. It…
An enduring memory from my childhood holidays in Cornwall was a visit to The Minack Theatre. Who could forget being perched on a grassy terrace, wrapped in a blanket against the elements, with the Atantic Ocean stretching out in front of you? The Minack Theatre at Porthcurno is unique. And despite the feel of being…
One of the highlights of our recent holiday in France with friends was an afternoon at Le Grand Defi – an outdoor activity centre offering tree top trails, paint balling and pony rides in the Vendée region. It was also a great opportunity to bring out the shorts and t-shirts we’d been sent by the outdoor…
If you’re undecided about booking a caravan holiday in France or looking for reviews of Yelloh! Village Le Pin Parasol let me tell you about our experience of this medium sized family-friendly campsite in the Vendée region. We we invited to stay here as part of a press trip one May half term. The thought…
As well as writing my own family travel blog I have the pleasure of reading a fair few as well. There’s such a great variety of travel bloggers in the UK that whether you’re looking for family holiday inspiration in the countryside, a weekend city break or a villa vacation in the sun there’s a…
Hurray! Spring is finally here and we’ve been feeling a few hints of the warmer weather just around the corner. Sadly though May has given us few opportunities to get out and enjoy it. It’s very unlike us but read on to find out what’s been keeping us indoors and away from our usual outdoor…